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1. What does Cipher /K do?
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

2. What does Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to do?
Install and run many Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology - such as Windows Virtual PC - to provide a virtual Windows XP Professional SP3 environment for Windows 7 so that o
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.

3. If you wanted to encrypt the connection between a client PC and the WSUS server what would you use?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
SSL
Conditional forward

4. What are hard disk quotas?
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
A .WFW file

5. What does IP Helper service has to run for?
IPV6 transition technologies
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
Yes

6. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Modify/Create a GPO

7. What should you use for enhanced wireless security?
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.

8. How many bits are in the site prefix?
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Yes
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication

9. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

10. What is another way to deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
Windows PE and Windows.old.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.

11. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.

12. How does AppLocker reduce administrative overhead and help administrators control how users can access and use files - such as executable files - scripts - Windows Installer files - and DLLs?
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

13. Where is Software RAID is configured?
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
At the volume level - not the drive level.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

14. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
DNS suffix search lists
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
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You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.

15. Where is scavaging configured?
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
A tool for controlling the types of content that your computer can access on the Internet. After you turn on Content Advisor - only rated content that meets or exceeds your criteria can be viewed. You can adjust the settings to suit your preferences.
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.

16. What are the ESRB Ratings?
EARLY CHILDHOOD - EVERYONE - EVERYONE 10+ - TEEN - MATURE - ADULTS ONLY - RATING PENDING
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
The import and export affects the entire policy. For example - if you export a policy - all of the rules from all of the rule collections are exported - including the enforcement settings for the rule collections. If you import a policy - the existin

17. How do you connect to a wireless access point is not broadcasting its SSID?
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
Adds a file based zone
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac

18. What does Parental Controls do?
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Default Programs Control Panel applet

19. How do you verify your IPV6 address?
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on

20. What is Reliability Monitor display?
Set IE back to its default settings
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
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A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.

21. What does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor do?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.

22. Can you choose which media libraries you want to share with your homegroup?
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
Yes

23. What is Bcdboot?
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo

24. What does Scanstate /p do?
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
Hovering over a taskbar icon shows thumbnail of that program. Hovering over the thumbnail shows a preview of that program in full view. Aero Peek also refers to the "Show desktop" button to the far right of the new taskbar.
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)

25. What does Aero require?
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
No they are disabled
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

26. What does windows cardspace do?
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac

27. What does "wbdadmin -startrecovery -version" do?
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.

28. What is User Account Control (UAC)?
Perform an offline migration
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
A CA users trust or they will get error messages when trying to securely access a web site. They can avoid the error by installing the CA certificate to the Trusted Root Certificate Store.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

29. How can non Microsoft PCs connect to print services?
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.

30. What does Credential Manager allows you to store?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol

31. How do you allow specific vendors for being excluded from a GPO to prevent all removable storage devices?

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32. What does Cipher /X do?
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.

33. Where are Applocker policies are configured?
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.

34. What is BCD?
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.

35. What is a reservation?
Migrates EFS encrypted files?
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
No they are disabled
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.

36. What is a DHCP relay agent?
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
At the volume level - not the drive level.
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.

37. How can you use ImageX to apply a WIM Image directly to a VHD file?
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any

38. What does DirectAccess uses to authenticate?
WIndows Update Server
Conditional forward
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer

39. Where is ageing configured?
Yes
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

40. How do you secure a WSUS connection to a remote SQL server?
IPSEC
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
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41. How do you configure IPSEC between two computers?
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

42. How do you initiate a zone transfer?
The latest Vista Service Pack
SSL
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

43. What is DHCP conflict detection?
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
EAP protocol.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.

44. Wireless profiles _____________ - the PC needs to be connected to the LAN first.
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
Can be configured through a GPO
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.

45. What are IPV6 host records in DNS?
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
They are AAAA records.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.

46. What is s stub zone?
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.

47. What is the Powercfg.exe tool?
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.

48. How do you delegate permissions to modify a specific DNS zone?
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete

49. You can configure process monitor alerts to _____.
Run scripts
Configure aging and scavenging.
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.

50. What does the MigApp.xml file do?
Conditional forward
Pool Active Directory.
It makes it easy to share your libraries and printers on a home network. You can share pictures - music - videos - documents - and printers with other people in your homegroup. The homegroup is protected with a password - and you'll always be able to
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.